If you were to have only one of the cardinal virtues, which one would you want to possess?

Webster's definition:

cardinal virtue
Function: noun
1 : one of the four classically defined natural virtues prudence, justice, temperance, or fortitude
2 : a quality designated as a major virtue


Cardinal virtue? I had to look this one up. I know what virtues are, but the cardinal virtues? I didn't know there was a specific set.

Now that I see the four virtues, what exactly do they mean?

pru·dence
Function: noun
1 : the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason
2 : sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs
3 : skill and good judgment in the use of resources
4 : caution or circumspection as to danger or risk

jus·tice
Function: noun
1 a : the maintenance or administration of what is just especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments b : judge c : the administration of law; especially : the establishment or determination of rights according to the rules of law or equity
2 a : the quality of being just, impartial, or fair b (1) : the principle or ideal of just dealing or right action (2) : conformity to this principle or ideal : righteousness c : the quality of conforming to law
3 : conformity to truth, fact, or reason : correctness

tem·per·ance
Function: noun
1 : moderation in action, thought, or feeling : restraint
2 a : habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions b : moderation in or abstinence from the use of alcoholic beverages

for·ti·tude
Function: noun
1 : strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
2 obsolete : strength

I read these definitions over and over. There are two virtues that appeal to me and two virtues that don't. Temperance is definitely a virtue that I do not possess or care to possess. I want to live my life how I want to and doing so makes me happy.

Prudence is like a milder version of temperance. Of course, the qualities of this virtue are positive, but it involves discipline, which is hard for me. I like to think of myself as a free spirit. I also do not have the same morals and values that have been instilled in today's modern society.

Justice and fortitude are both good virtues. I consider myself fair and just. I know everyone has met someone or know someone that is lacking in this department. In fact as I get older and meet more people and see what goes on in this world, I realize that life isn't fair.

To deal with this injustice I would have to choose fortitude as the one virtue that I want to possess. I am not even sure I have this virtue. But I sure am being put to the test.